CVE-2003-0842 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in mod_gzip when debug mode is enabled.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2003-0842?
CVE-2003-0842 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Oct 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in mod_gzip_printf for mod_gzip 1.3.26.1a and earlier, and possibly later official versions, when running in debug mode, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a GET request with an "Accept-Encoding: gzip" header.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0842?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dag Apt Repository Mod Gzip.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0842?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0842 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2003-0842 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-0842 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xww8-g9jm-p823.